plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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Jones, a venture capitalist and nonprofit executive who grew up in a working-class household, will now lead a district that was redrawn under Proposition 50 to stretch from the vast wineries of Napa County to the rice fields of Sutter County. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026 Recently, dynamic chefs from Santiago have begun adding their touch to the region, crafting new culinary tours and elevating the work of emerging bodegas and wineries. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026 Visitors aged 21+ can purchase $12 tickets to taste six wines and beers from a selection of Roseville-area breweries, wineries and cellars. — Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026 The Oeno Files have been writing about wine for more than two decades, have visited wine regions and wineries around the world, and have tasted with the people who grow grapes and make the wine. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winery

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winery was in 1882

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“Winery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winery. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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